Vintage Distressed Black Cabinet
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, distressed
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 15.5 in D 8.75 in
Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish
Located in Brea, CA
The Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Sideboard in Black Distressed Finish
Located in Brea, CA
Over 2000 items in stock ready for immediate shipping, scroll down to view all of our items!
Size: 63”w x 16.5”d x 33.5”h
Custom made for bloom home inc. these old elm timbers sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Buffets
Materials
Elm, Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage French Country Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
cabinet doors.
Pine wood later painted in white, rubbed out and distressed; interior and shelving painted
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Vintage Louis XV Style Minton Spidell Drop-Front Hand Painted Secretary Cabinet
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
Minton-Spidell Louis XV Style Drop-Front Secretary Cabinet is hand-painted with distressed black lacquer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 88 in W 58 in D 26 in
Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brea, CA
beautiful table, no one is exactly alike.
Finish: Black distressed finish, dovetail drawers, solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
1965 Sligh Lowry Distressed Walnut and Tooled Leather Executive Desk Bookcase
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful rare Sligh Lowry Furniture Distressed Walnut and Black Tooled Letaher Top Excutive Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Black and Gold Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Black and Gold Bookshelf Etagere. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 84 in W 40 in D 19 in
Vintage Pair of Three Tier Etageres Painted Black with Red Shelves
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of vintage three tiered etageres painted black with distressed red shelves and turned legs.
Category
20th Century Shelves
Materials
Wood
Rustic Distressed Wood Ceramic Top Bookshelf Console Table or Rolling Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Rustic distressed wood & ceramic inset top bookshelf console table or rolling bar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dry Bars
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood 2 Door Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage reclaimed elm wood 2 door with 2 drawers black distressed painted console. Perfect for an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cupboards
Materials
Elm
Free Standing Black Counter Kitchen Island, Denmark circa 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
. Any scratches, nicks, distress add to the vintage look and feel to the island.
Please refer to
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Country Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Geometric Appeal Rustic Pine Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
doors, in a vintage black hand rubbed and distressed finish that allow the warm wood tones to show
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Wood
French Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
veined reddish marble top. The chest of drawers has been painted black but the patina gives this piece an
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Style End Table Cabinet or Chest
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Drexel weatherwood Collection Campaign style end table, cabinet, or chest with
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign End Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 24 in D 18.75 in
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Alva Console Table Made from Reclaimed Pine, Built to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed pine console table is seen here in 96" x 14", however it can be built in any size.
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2010s American Primitive Console Tables
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H 30 in W 14 in D 96 in
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl...
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Onyx
Lunar Applique Rosso Levanto Marble and Brushed Brass
By Pietro Russo Design
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
This onyx bright ampoule, which illuminates the space with a warm and cozy light, is a declaration of love to the silvery moon that inspired so many poets and artists. Placed on a ma...
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Marble
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Steel, Brass
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Edie Sconce
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint.
While Edie evokes a certain feelin...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature.
Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø.
Eac...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Fast Track, Buffet with Curved Edges in Sleek Black Finish
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary and minimalist design of this mango wood sideboard buffet in a sleek black finish epitomizes understated elegance. Its minimalist aesthetic is characterized by clean...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Buffets
Materials
Wood
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Vintage Style Distressed Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage style dresser. Crafted of solid woods with a hand applied distressed black finish. Each
Category
2010s Dressers
Materials
Other
Vintage Spanish Distressed Buffet Sideboard
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage Spanish sideboard buffet has an incredible patina in a distressed antique white and
Category
20th Century Spanish Rococo Buffets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Style Black Distressed 2 Door Cabinet
Located in Brea, CA
33.25h x 43.25w x 18d
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Distressed Black Painted Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Brea, CA
This black cabinet measures: 87” W x 18” D x 35-1/2” H
Perfect for dining room, living room, or
Category
20th Century Asian Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Black Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage black cabinet is beautifully distressed in all the right places, giving it a dramatic
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Distressed Medical Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, American made, distressed antique vintage metal and glass medical storage cabinet
Category
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Matte Black Chippendale Cabinet
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular vintage matte black cabinet. Gorgeous Chippendale design with a chic distressed
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Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish
Located in Brea, CA
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Custom made for bloom home inc. these reclaimed pine timbers show in its most primal, nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood 2 Door Black Distressed Painted Console
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage reclaimed elm wood 2 door black distressed painted console
Size 46” W x 15-3/4” D x 33-1/2
Category
20th Century Cupboards
Materials
Elm
Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Cabinet with Black Faded Paint
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage reclaimed elm wood 4 door black distressed painted console. Perfect for an entry, use as a
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20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood 2 Door Black Distressed Painted Console
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage reclaimed elm wood 2 door black distressed painted console
Size 46” W x 15-3/4” D x 33-1/2
Category
20th Century Cupboards
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Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Brown Lacquer Cabinet With Original Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Qing Dynasty distressed cabinet.
We have
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
H 71.26 in W 36.62 in D 20.08 in
Curio Cabinet Glass and Metal Medical Storage Vintage Industrial Cupboard Unit
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial glass and metal curio/medical storage cabinet/cupboard with five glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century American Mission Cabinets
H 61.13 in W 32.25 in D 17.5 in
Reclaimed Vintage Painted Cabinet with Original Details
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage faded black cabinet
size: 52”W x 16”D x 31-1/2”H
This faded black, charcoal cabinet has
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20th Century Cupboards
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Wood, Elm
Vintage Black Painted Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful pine sideboard has been given a black painted finish, adding charm and an "urban
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Round Top, TX
remaining on lower 8 drawers and has a newer applied and distressed black painted finish (with strong navy
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Apothecary Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
H 111.5 in W 133 in D 12.5 in
Lane Tall Cabinet in White Washed Oak on Black Steel Base
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome tall white washed oak entertainment cabinet on a black steel base by Lane. In wonderful
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1990s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Vintage Union National Chinoiserie Dresser Black W/ Floral Design & Distressing
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Union National Furniture Chinoiserie chow leg Ming style dresser black with tole
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 19.5 in W 76 in L 19.5 in
Vintage Black Pine Wood Wooden Mexican Rustic Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage black pine wood Mexican rustic blanket chest trunk. Item features cast iron hardware, solid
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Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Small Antique Black Painted English Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful, hand carved English oak server has been given a gently distressed black painted
Category
Early 20th Century English Buffets
Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
distressed finish and black splatter. Born in China during the midcentury period, this charming apothecary
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
Four Door Server in Original Crackle Black Paint Patina
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Four door server credenza in original crackle black paint patina. Made from distressed reclaimed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Antique White and Black Painted Shop Counter, Perfect Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
has been distressed & worn adding to the vintage look of the sideboard and there is expected age
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Authentic Models Vintage Nautical Captains Leather Desk & Matching Swivel Chair
By Authentic Models
Located in GB
distressed French finish
A very good looking well made and decorative suite, they have an intentional
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 70.67 in D 29.34 in
Large Antique Pine Chest of Drawers Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
element of the period while the pressed tin hardware accents add to the vintage look. The black paint
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Wood
Vintage French Country 2 Tone Commode Server
Located in North York, ON
this beautiful masterpiece. Recently finished with a distressed black body with cream distressed top
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Black Chest of Three Drawers from Hungary, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This large pine chest of three drawers has been given new life with a professional black matte
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gold Leafed Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gold Leafed Chests of Drawers. This sleek Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf
Pair of Original Cast Iron Antique Wall Shelf Brackets with Original Finish
Located in GB
A very old pair with the original distressed finish, the metal has curved with time and the paint
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 9.85 in W 8.17 in L 9.85 in
1800s French Wooden Bar
Located in High Point, NC
with its deep, distressed black patina and elegant craftsmanship. Each drawer and panel is accentuated
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Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Solid Oak Break Front Kitchen Cupboards Welsh Dresser with Built-in Wine Fridge
Located in GB
Antique & Vintage furniture Wimbledon 07850 890032
We are delighted to offer for sale this
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20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
H 94.69 in W 88.19 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Distressed Steel Locker Upright Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage metal, steel distressed storage locker with lock and key and brass handle. Depth measures
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
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Metal, Brass, Steel
Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood 2 Door Black Distressed Painted Console
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage reclaimed elm wood 2 door black distressed painted console
Size 46” W x 15-3/4” D x 33-1/2
Category
20th Century Cupboards
Materials
Elm
Vintage Style Reclaimed Wood Hutch in Distressed Black Finish
Located in Brea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
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Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Pine Chest of Drawers in Distressed Black
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming painted pine chest of drawers in distressed black paint with boxy 2 over 2 construction
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Union National Chinoiserie Chow Leg Pair Nightstands Floral Design & Distressed
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Union National Chinoiserie chow leg Ming style pair of nightstands black with floral
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 22.75 in W 28 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Chinese Yellow-Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chests with Black Splatter
Located in Yonkers, NY
century, with distressed finish and black splatter. Born in China during the mid-century period, each of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 27.5 in W 27.25 in D 14 in
Original Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish country styling. The original black painted finish has been distressed over generations of use
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Fine Quality Ebonized French Provincial Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bedroom or any room in the house. The commodes are in an intentionally distressed soft black finish with
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Worktable Desk Sideboard Industrial Steel Oak Mid-Century Distressed 1940
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous vintage Industrial French oak and painted metal work table, circa 1940-1950, with thick
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 60 in D 30 in
Haberdashery Industrial Engineers Chest of Drawers Loft Style, circa 1940s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
beautiful
Condition: The chest is offered in good vintage condition, very distressed with scuffs, marks
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Suitcase
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Newtown, CT
Distressed leather suitcase by Abercrombie and Fitch. Measure: It is 24" wide x 16.5" deep and 9
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather
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Vintage Distressed Black Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage distressed black cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and pine, every vintage distressed black cabinet was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage vintage distressed black cabinet now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage distressed black cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vintage distressed black cabinet bearing Hollywood Regency, louis xv or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage distressed black cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drexel, Minton-Spidell and Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Distressed Black Cabinet?
The average selling price for a vintage distressed black cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,980, while they’re typically $990 on the low end and $11,100 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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